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AI users work longer hours, study finds · 2 sources tracked

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A recent study involving over 9,000 employees across 467 companies has revealed that individuals using AI tools tend to work longer hours than their non-AI-using counterparts. Heavy AI users, in particular, are reported to work an additional 18 minutes beyond regular hours and frequently switch between applications. This finding aligns with previous Berkeley research suggesting that AI may increase work density and scope, potentially leading to heightened expectations for employee productivity. AI

IMPACT AI adoption may lead to increased work expectations and longer hours, potentially impacting employee well-being and productivity metrics.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses findings from a study about AI's impact on work hours, which is an opinion or analysis piece rather than a direct release or product announcement.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    A study of more than 9,000 employees at 467 companies found AI users work up to 90 minutes longer each day than non-users, with heavy users adding 18 minutes af

    A study of more than 9,000 employees at 467 companies found AI users work up to 90 minutes longer each day than non-users, with heavy users adding 18 minutes after hours and switching between apps more often. Earlier Berkeley research found AI makes work denser rather than freein…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/ai-users-are-working-up-to-90…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # ActivTrak found # AIusers # work up to 90 minutes longer daily than non-users, with heavy users adding 18 minutes after hours. Berkeley research indicates AI

    # ActivTrak found # AIusers # work up to 90 minutes longer daily than non-users, with heavy users adding 18 minutes after hours. Berkeley research indicates AI intensifies # workpace and # workscope , potentially raising expectations. https:// gizmodo.com/ai-users-are-worki ng-up…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/ai-users-are-working-up-to-90…

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